Taking into account that some part of the year 2009 was primarily devoted to the resolution of organizational issues, it was decided to prepare a unified report for the years 2009 and 2010. The present report covers the establishment of the NPM in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the mandate of the Commissioner, the law in force and institutional problems, as well as the actions taken during the years 2009 and 2010. The proposals and recommendations submitted to the relevant authorized bodies for the improvement and coordination of the activities aimed at revealing, investigating and preventing torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in the country, as well as for more efficient organization of the work of the NPM have been reflected in a special section of the report. The list of establishments falling under the jurisdiction of the NPM, OPCAT, the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Making Additions and Amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan”, and photos have been added to the report as well. Any suggestions or recommendations in respect of this report will be highly appreciated. Professor Elmira Suleymanova Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan 5